Are you deficient in Vitamin K2?
Vitamin K is often misunderstood, and thought of as a single vitamin, however it’s actually a made up of a group of fat-soluble K vitamins that come in two main forms, K1 (Phylloquinone) and K2 (Menaquinone).
Why are Digestive Enzymes essential for Health?
Healthy digestion begins with the natural secretion of digestive enzymes. The enzymes break down food into macronutrients, which in turn provide energy to every part of our body, allowing us to function effectively. There are different digestive enzymes for every stage of the digestive process, from specific enzymes, such as amylase, produced in our salvia, through to proteases, lipases and carbohydrases that work in the small intestines.
4 Probiotic Myths busted
It’s no wonder that many people struggle to know what probiotic to take. Not only is there a wealth of research to understand, but with so many probiotics now available product advertising can also leave consumers more confused than ever.
Should we take Cura Sporebiotics long term?
We recently asked Kiran Krishnan, Research Microbiologist & CSO for Microbiome Labs LLC and co-formulator of Cura Sporebiotics the question – Is it OK to take Cura Sporebiotics long term?
Smooth Skin – From Within
Most of us desire smooth, youthful-looking skin, free from lines and wrinkles. Did you know that vitamin K2 can play a crucial role in achieving this goal? Recent research suggests that a deficiency in vitamin K2 can lead to severe premature skin wrinkling. So, let’s explore how vitamin K2 can protect our skin’s elasticity.
9 Vegetables that Trigger Bloating and Flatulence
Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Regular intake of vegetables is associated with a lower risk of many serious diseases and they provide a wide range of nutritional benefits. Unfortunately, eating too much of certain vegetables can also cause flatulence and other digestive issues like belly bloat, intestinal cramps and even diarrhoea.
Why we need a Precision Prebiotic supplement
Cura Precision Prebiotic™ is a cutting-edge precision prebiotic supplement made up of three clinically tested, non-digestible fibres (known as oligosaccharides) that can increase microbial diversity and selectively feed the beneficial, keystone bacteria that live in our microbiome. Our main keystone bacteria are known as Akkermansia muciniphila, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and Bifidobacteria. These bacteria are called “keystone bacteria” […]
Vitamin K2 – 9 out of 10 people may be deficient!
Researchers now believe that more than 9 out of 10 people may be at risk from vitamin K2 deficiency and this could increase their risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. This is because vitamin K2 is not typically found in sufficient quantities in our diet. Vitamin K2 – The Neglected Vitamin Early evidence of […]
5 Reasons To Use Cura Sporebiotics
Antibiotic Use When we are prescribed antibiotics by our doctor, we often don’t consider what the antibiotic medication is actually doing to the bacteria in our gut. Referring to the Greek language “Anti” means “Against” and “Biotic” means “Life”, so literally “Antibiotic” means “Against Life”. So, when we take an antibiotic medication, it is indiscriminately […]
9 things you need to know about the world’s best sporebiotic
Cura Sporebiotics™ is the first spore-based, broad-spectrum probiotic available in the UK. Spore-based probiotics are much more effective than the more typical conventional-style probiotics because they are designed to survive through the harsh gastric system, colonise and increase microbial diversity in the gut. As these spores are so multi-functional, they can support a variety of functions […]